Operations Supervisor RT Pipe Welding in North Kingstown, Rhode Island at Electric Boat

Operations Supervisor RT Pipe Welding

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-19632
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Management
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking Operations Supervisors to take part in building the most complex product in the world.

The RT Pipe Welding Operations Supervisor must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily assignments and overall coordination of employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions
• Ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce work order span times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively with other multi-trade Supervisors on the team to provide first time quality on time
• Possess knowledge of safe work practices; ability to comprehend and follow or issue verbal and /or written instructions; willing to work as necessary to support production needs
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors.
• Ability to set, assign, and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate crew and hold crew members accountable as required
• Implement process improvement projects and review production methods and capabilities
• Optimize efforts to meet objectives related to costs, scheduling, training, safety, and quality
• Ability to adapt to change/flexibility with work schedules and job priorities

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
• Full Medical and Dental
• Vision Plan and Optical Shop
• Employee Pharmacy
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
• HSA with company seed and match program
• Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
• Athletic Club and Fitness Center
• Discounts to local and national vendors
• Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• 1+ year of related experience at Electric Boat
• 1+ year of Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
• 3+ years of combined relevant high-volume and leadership experience
• Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends or holidays as business needs dictate
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• 3+ years of pipe welding trade experience
• Proficient RT Pipe Welder
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Relevant education or training
• MDU
• Navy/military